Lagos, Nigeria — The Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA) has successfully hosted the NAFA FAME Awards & End-of-Year Party, celebrating a landmark year that underscored Nigeria’s rapid rise within African and global American football and flag football. Held on 15 December 2025, the event brought together national team athletes, coaches, institutional partners, sports administrators, and...
The Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) has been approved as an Associate Member of the International Federation of American Football, making Nigeria the fourth African nation to receive this status. Notably, Nigerian teams excelled at the IFAF Africa Flag Football Continental Championships, winning gold. NAFA emphasizes gender equality and aims to empower 150,000 girls by 2030 through various initiatives.
On January 22, 2025, the Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) marked a new chapter as the Cleveland Browns, through their Nigerian operation BROWNS Nigeria announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at expanding the growth and development of American football at the grassroots level. This collaboration was made possible through the National Football League (NFL)’s Global Markets...
The Nigeria Collegiate Flag Football League (NCFFL) held its inaugural exhibition on September 6th, 2025, at Unique Open University, featuring over 60 student-athletes from four institutions. Unique Open University won, and a cash prize of ₦1 million was awarded. NAFA aims to promote Flag Football as a key sport in Nigeria, envisioning future Olympians.
The Nigeria American Football Association and BROWNS NIGERIA have partnered with the Bemore Empowered Foundation to incorporate flag football into its curriculum, enhancing opportunities for girls. This collaboration aims to develop leadership, promote wellness, and empower young women through sports, STEM education, and mentorship, targeting significant female participation by 2030.
PRESS STATEMENT By the President of the Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) Date: 31 July 2025 The Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) is thrilled to inform the Nigerian public of a groundbreaking development in the international flag football community. Today, the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), in collaboration with the NFL and the City...
